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Component Description

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The optical sensor M16 (1) is located on the passenger side defroster grille. It detects sunload entering through windshield by means of a photo diode. The sensor converts the sunload into a current value which is then input into the front air control

Fig 1: Identifying Optical Sensor M16
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